This past summer, I had some long-time friends drop in to see me. Their intention was to pick up a…
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North-south migration
I have gained the presumption that Westwind Farms is smack-dab in line with the flight path of…
Christmas miracle
I found the ultimate Christmas gift for the Carpenter this year. I had outdone myself. Wife of the…
Frosty Friday
I slept in the other morning. When I awoke, the sun was shining at about nine o’clock high.…
At long last
For more than two years it appears at long last the major “correction” in gold prices…
I can relate
Crossing and re-crossing my desk on many occasions are items to which I can strongly relate. This…
The key
It is far from clear that the latest federal budget will have a meaningful effect on boosting…
May two-four
Well hello there long weekend. You’re looking good. Pour me a cool drink and let’s move…
Railway passenger service waxed and waned over the 1900s
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Define ‘work’
The Carpenter and I have very different careers and as such, we have different definitions of the…
My mentor
The country was in crisis. The Referendum was looming. The daily news was electric and for once, it…
Have your voice heard on electoral reform
In recent months, the topic of “electoral reform” has dominated headlines. Electoral…
A great example
Some time ago this columnist called on Taoiseach, the office of the Irish prime minister, in…
High-cost hydro
The high cost of hydro continues to be the Achilles’ heel of Kathleen Wynne’s…
In the spirit of the season
Now that December has arrived we know that the days leading up to Christmas will carry the momentum…